$200
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 62810153 1B7GL23Y8VS287859
Front end · 325,887 mi · Tulsa, OK, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Dec 1, 2023
FinalBid / Copart + IAAI
1997 Dodge Dakota auction results: final bids and sale history
FinalBid holds 929 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for 1997 Dodge Dakota. Across 897 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $350. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 185 verified odometer readings sit above 172,113 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in May 1, 2019, the newest in Oct 22, 2026. Auction results for the 1997 Dodge Dakota at Copart and IAAI. Each sold lot below shows the final bid together with the damage, odometer and title that explain it, so you can see where a particular 1997 Dodge Dakota belongs in the sold-price range rather than guessing at an average.
- $325
- Median final bid
- $225–$406
- Middle half
- $618
- Top 10% from
- $1,500
- Highest
$275
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 38153009 1B7GL23X6VS287771
Unknown · 153,192 mi · Crothersville, IN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Nov 30, 2023
$250
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 38022601 1B7GG26X5VS118194
Repossession · 999,999 mi · Knoxville, TN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Nov 29, 2023
$800
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 37902474 1B7GL23X9VS289367
Side · 117,302 mi · Rancho Cordova, CA, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 29, 2023
$225
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 72581333 1B7GL23X6VS266905
Rear end · 197,781 mi · Dyer, IN, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 27, 2023
$825
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 74410633 1B7GL23X5VS201057
Normal wear · 71,396 mi · Madison South, WI, USA
Clean title · Keys
Nov 21, 2023
$100
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 37969968 1B7GL23X3VS113043
Undercarriage · 209,331 mi · Byron Center, MI, USA
Clean title · Keys
Nov 20, 2023
$350
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 75689443 1B7GL23X0VS272456
Minor dents & scratches · 259,024 mi · Tampa South, FL, USA
Clean title · Keys
Nov 17, 2023
$500
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 71549953 1B7GG23X7VS155493
Rear end · 200,531 mi · Salt Lake City, UT, US...
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 17, 2023
$550
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 65361603 1B7GL23Y7VS294091
Side · 249,620 mi · Houston East, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 16, 2023
$400
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 37932113 1B7GG23X0VS228073
Front end · 295,679 mi · Salt Lake City, UT, US...
Clean title · Keys
Nov 9, 2023
$450
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 72072573 1B7GL23X2VS139715
Front end · 208,968 mi · Raleigh, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 7, 2023
$275
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 70179543 1B7GL23X5VS246175
All over · 306,254 mi · Wichita, KS, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 6, 2023
$450
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 70947643 1B7GL23X7VS140598
Rear end · 121,080 mi · Phoenix, AZ, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 6, 2023
$100
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 65288843 1B7GL23XXVS236032
Rear end · 245,461 mi · Danville, VA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 3, 2023
$700
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 56029213 1B7GL23Y9VS254806
All over · 169,785 mi · El Paso, TX, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Nov 3, 2023
$150
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 37648028 1B7GL23Y6VS179160
Side · 172,858 mi · North Hollywood, CA, U...
Clean title · Keys
Nov 1, 2023
$500
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 71887743 1B7GG26X9VS130686
Side · 246,776 mi · Spokane, WA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 27, 2023
$550
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 37830010 1B7FL26X0VS178486
Unknown · 221,006 mi · Atlanta, GA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Oct 27, 2023
$450
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 37767239 1B7GL23Y6VS186416
All over · 258,528 mi · Ashland, VA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Oct 27, 2023
$625
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 37842392 1B7GL23X5VS234785
Unknown · 109,422 mi · Fredericksburg, VA, US...
Clean title · Keys
Oct 27, 2023
$350
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 67368493 1B7GL23Y2VS135107
Side · 209,192 mi · Martinez, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 25, 2023
$200
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 45829403 1B7GL23X3VS122325
Rear end · 200,127 mi · Fayetteville, AR, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 18, 2023
$925
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 37316844 1B7FL26P4VS312870
Side · 168,545 mi
Salvage title · Keys
Oct 17, 2023
Price index
Median final bid by month (line) and number of sales (bars), last 12 months.
Where they go
Buyer country of the winning bid, with the median price and model year each market buys. Shares of 111 sales with a known buyer country.
| Buyer country | Share | Median final bid | Median model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States |
|
$325 | 1997 |
| Mexico |
|
$200 | 1997 |
| Guatemala |
|
$375 | 1997 |
| Honduras |
|
$100 | 1997 |
Country totals only. Individual lots do not show the buyer's country.
Copart vs IAAI
Copart
61 sold
median $350
IAAI
63 sold
median $300
Last 12 months · updated October 14, 2026
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Auction archive FAQ
How much does a 1997 Dodge Dakota sell for at Copart and IAAI?
Over the last 12 months the median final bid for a 1997 Dodge Dakota was $325; half of the 124 sales went for $225 to $406.
Where do 1997 Dodge Dakota cars from US auctions go?
Among sales with a known buyer country: United States (90%), Mexico (8%), Guatemala (1%).
Is a 1997 Dodge Dakota cheaper at Copart or IAAI?
Median final bid over the last 12 months: Copart $350, IAAI $300.
How much does a 1997 Dodge Dakota sell for at auction?
The auction results listed here are the answer — every 1997 Dodge Dakota lot carries its own final bid. Read the range and place your car inside it instead of trusting one figure.
What pushes a 1997 Dodge Dakota final bid to the bottom of the range?
Water and fire losses, missing keys, deployed airbags and a branded title. Any two of those together usually explain a sold price that looks improbably low.
VIN history beyond the auction
Look past the final bid on any 1997 Dodge Dakota
Title brands, accident reports and odometer entries: the VIN history behind any auction lot.
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